Summary This position is located in the linen distribution area within the Environmental Management Services Division of Northern Indiana VA Healthcare System. This position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. The incumbent performs a variety of duties shipping/receiving linens and textiles. Incumbent also performs a variety of custodial and janitorial work. Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES LINEN ACTIONS, 90% The incumbent performs a full range of linen duties including but not limited to: collecting and shipping soiled linen loading clean linen carts for using areas delivering linen to using areas, collecting/shipping, receiving, delivery specialty items for dry cleaning purposes responsible for a variety of linen, textile, and janitorial items responsible for communicating with staff in using areas concerning par level needs Responsible for data gathering and documenting such as regular linen and textile inventories, clean/soiled weight tickets, dry cleaning tickets, patient clothing records, delivery logs, mileage logs, par level records, fare wear and tear records, cleaning records. Keeps all linen in a secure location at all times Ensures that clean linen is covered and handled in a sanitary manner. May perform other duties as assigned to meet emergency workload in the absence of another employee. HOUSEKEEPING ACTIONS, 10% Equipment operated and maintained on a regular basis Cleans and maintains all linen delivery offices and supply rooms Cleans linen storage and delivery carts, soiled linen chute rooms, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday, 5:00am - 1:45pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD918220 Physical Requirements: The incumbent's duties require moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs.; continuous standing, bending, and stooping; walking; crawling; kneeling; use of ladders; climbing of stairs; straight pushing and pulling; reaching above shoulder; and use of fingers. The incumbent must have sufficient visual ability to see basic colors, dust, dirt, and cobwebs. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision Work Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The incumbent's duties require moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs.; continuous standing, bending, and stooping; walking; crawling; kneeling; use of ladders; climbing of stairs; straight pushing and pulling; reaching above shoulder; and use of fingers. The incumbent must have sufficient visual ability to see basic colors, dust, dirt, and cobwebs. The Laundry Worker performs their duties in all areas of the hospital and outbuildings. The incumbent frequently rotates assigned areas and may be directed to change cleaning areas without notice from their supervisor. The Laundry Worker usually works in well-lighted and well-ventilated areas under generally favorable working conditions. The incumbent must be alert to safety hazards and observe and follow safe practices and procedures when using chemical solutions, contaminated materials, and sharp objects. The Laundry Worker may have exposure to outside and inside excessive heat, cold, humidity and excessive dampness and chilling, intermittent noise, dust, fumes, smoke and gases; slippery and uneven walking surfaces; working around machinery with moving parts; working moving objects and vehicles; working on ladders or scaffolding; work alone and closely with others. The incumbent may have brief exposure to inclement weather. The Laundry Worker uses potentially dangerous equipment and chemicals while performing daily tasks. The incumbent must be aware of their surroundings, perform duties in a safe manner and acknowledge and adjust planned duties, if necessary, in the presence of Veterans, Staff and Visitors. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
